The organizers of the sold-out Music On Festival have filed a lawsuit against the municipality of Amsterdam in a final attempt to prevent the event's cancellation. A spokesperson stated that this legal action provides a small chance for the festival to proceed as planned this Saturday.
Edam-based photographer Leen Fleuriot is using analog photography to raise awareness about the lasting trauma of violence against women. Her project aims to highlight the psychological impact on victims through a non-sensationalist visual approach.
Members of the band Jacht, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlem, discuss the financial challenges of balancing their music careers with professional work in construction and journalism. They argue that musicians should unite to demand higher pay as industry rates remain unsustainably low.
Singer-songwriter Celine Cairo discusses her career as an independent artist, noting that she has successfully avoided record labels to retain her earnings. Known for her hit 'Hibernate,' the 35-year-old musician currently lives in Zaanstad and supports herself entirely through her music.
Psychologist Mirela Habibovic explains that a chronic lack of stimuli can lead to significant stress, leaving individuals feeling empty and aimless. She notes that the human body requires a certain level of stimulation to function, making extreme boredom just as taxing as being overstimulated.
In his weekly column, Wouter Klootwijk discusses the expectations of modern restaurant guests and how the hospitality industry often makes choices for them. He specifically focuses on the role of mayonnaise and the overall experience of dining out in the current food scene.